| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-5010
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U.S. v. Elliott
Defendant's waiver of right to appeal conviction includes waiver of right to appeal district court's denial of motion to withdraw guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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00-2299
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US v. Pompey
Court did not err in finding defendant competent to stand trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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00-2337
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U.S. v. Rodriguez-Aguirre
Among other things, court errs in dismissing case for lack of standing and applying doctrine of laches when applicable statute of limitations exists. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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00-4087
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U.S. v. Santana-Garcia
Motion to suppress is reversed where officer had probable cause to detain suspects at time of their consent to search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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99-50366
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U.S. v. Ochoa-Gaytan
Criminal defendant may be eligible for reduced sentence for acceptance of responsibility despite refusal to plead guilty. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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99-30389
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U.S. v. Sparks
Defendant's prior conviction did not qualify him for sentencing under Armed Career Criminal Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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B140643
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People v. International Fidelity Insurance Co.
Failure to adhere to requirements of Penal Code Sections 1305 and 1306 voided summary judgment on bail bond. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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99-17311
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Campbell v. Rice
Habeas petition granted for ineffective assistance of counsel where defense attorney was facing felony drug charges from same prosecutorial agency. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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00-50402
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U.S. v. West Coast Aluminum Heat Treating Co.
Court did not err by using loss calculation based on government's net profit analysis in determining fine to be imposed on defendants. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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B148802
|
Williams v. Superior Court (People)
Aggravated assault is not serious felony 'strike' unless it involves a deadly weapon or is on firefighter or peace officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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C035442
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People v. Evans
Court errs in sentencing for dissuasion when crime defendant was convicted of didn't relate to another felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 13, 2001 | |
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C030492
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People v. Cook
Defendant charged with murder conspiracy was properly convicted of conspiracy to commit assault with firearm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
|
G025710
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People v. Britton
Prosecution is not required to give defendant written notice of opposition to motion to suppress. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-6024
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Neill v. Gibson
No ex post facto violation where crime committed before enactment of statute permitting the admission of victim impact evidence during sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-50276
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U.S. v. Angwin
Court doesn't err in refusing to sever trial and in determining that aiding and abetting liability is permissible for bringing in aliens. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-30393
|
U.S. v. Geiger
Among other things, district court had jurisdiction to hear prosecution because leased truck was 'used in' activity substantially affecting interstate commerce. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-17654
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Bailey v. Newland
State court's denial of motion to suppress wasn't contrary to federal law, and appellate counsel wasn't ineffective for not appealing issue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00-30243
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U.S. v. Howick
Fictitious currency beared enough similarities to actual financial obligations to support conviction under Financial Instruments Anti-Fraud Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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99-10504
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U.S. v. Herrera-Gonzalez
Sufficient evidence supported jury's conclusion that defendant was actively involved in drug conspiracy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2001 | |
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00CA0470
|
People v. Trusty
Police were authorized to enter apartment where property manager suspected illegal activity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 11, 2001 | |
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S078755
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People v. Baca
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 9, 2001 | |
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S084028
|
People v. Hughes
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 9, 2001 | |
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S086289
|
People v. Parker
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 2001 | |
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S088093
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People v. Montalvo
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 9, 2001 | |
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D028490
|
People v. Odam
Unlicensed and uncertified midwife properly prosecuted under general 'unlawful practice of medicine' statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 8, 2001 | |
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S071279
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People v. Clark
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 8, 2001 | |
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S073219
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People v. Rodriguez
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 8, 2001 | |
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A077543
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People v. Rodriguez
Sixth Amendment right to jury trial is violated by dismissal of juror who is sole holdout for not guilty verdict. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 8, 2001 | |
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00CA1656
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People v. O'Dell
Length of sentence supported by aggravating factors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 8, 2001 | |
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S091421
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People v. McKay
When individual cited is unable to produce written identification, officer has statutory discretion to arrest citee. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2001 |